Went for a long walk on the farm yesterday with my blacklab. went by the creek for about thirty seconds so the dog could get a drink and went back. Got home sat down watched a little tv and sure a enough a tick had buryied himself. Was able to get it out but surprised to see one. Worked the farm for 30 years never one, now they are all over.

Some of it may be your body chemistry. When I was younger I always got ticks and chiggers around the farm, As I have gotten older they no longer seem to like me. I even saw one get off my leg and wash it's mouth out.